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Texas Boxer Hannah Rapp Killed in Bicycle-Vehicle Collision; Driver Charged with Manslaughter
7/21/2026, 10:07:23 PM
Fatal Collision and Arrest
On a Saturday morning near College Station, Texas, 26-year-old professional boxer Hannah Rapp was riding a bicycle on FM 159 when 31-year-old Charles Eric Medina drove past her and another cyclist, stopped, reversed, and struck Rapp. The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office said Medina was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Rapp was taken to a hospital where she later died from her injuries. The same office stated that investigators consider the incident isolated.
Driver’s Criminal History
Brazos County jail records show Medina’s arrests date back to 2012, when he was charged with reckless driving and evading arrest, both resulting in guilty pleas. Subsequent records list additional reckless-driving arrests in 2014, a hit-and-run charge in 2020, a 2024 arrest for deadly conduct involving a firearm, and a 2025 arrest for evading police. The outcomes of several of these cases remain unresolved, and a court-ordered psychological evaluation is pending.
Rapp’s Career and Community Impact
Rapp, a native of Indiana, was a former Purdue track athlete who turned professional in boxing in 2024 while working full-time as a fire and life-safety inspector at Texas A&M. She entered the ring with an 8-0-1 record before challenging for the World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s featherweight title on June 13, losing a unanimous decision to Tiara Brown. The boxing community responded with tributes from WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, the World Boxing Association, and promoter Jake Paul. A GoFundMe page created for her family had received more than 230 donations totaling over $22,000.
Official Responses
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office released a statement confirming the manslaughter charge and describing the collision as an isolated event.
Data & Statistics
- Age at death: 26
- Professional record: 8 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
- Prior arrests for Medina: at least six documented incidents spanning 2012-2025
- GoFundMe contributions: >230 donors, >$22,000 raised
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released further details pending the case’s progression.
